Why does orthodonttist push getting wisdom teeth out?

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Even if your wisdom teeth aren't causing any pain or other problems, they may cause problems at some point.

The most common problems are decay, infection and crowding or damage to other teeth. Teeth next to the wisdom teeth are more prone to developing gum problems. Your orthodontist does not want you to spend all of that money and then have your teeth shift.

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WISDOM TEETH

Even if your wisdom teeth aren't causing any pain or other problems, they may cause problems at some point.

The most common problems are decay, infection and crowding or damage to other teeth. Teeth next to the wisdom teeth are more prone to developing gum problems. Your orthodontist does not want you to spend all of that money and then have your teeth shift.
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If impacted can permanently damage adjacent teeth and/or surrounding bone. If partially impacted can cause gum/bone infections. Talk to an Oral Surgeon, and ask your Orthodontist why he/she's recommending extraction for you...everyone's different.
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